2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 Mazda Protege
To start off, both 2000 Bentley Azure and 2000 Mazda Protege were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Protege. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Protege. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 665 kg more than 2000 Mazda Protege. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Protege, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 586 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Protege. (164 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Protege.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2000 Mazda Protege | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Azure | Protege |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
