2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure would be higher. 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 142 more horse power than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (260 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Pontiac Solstice.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Pontiac Solstice. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Pontiac Solstice has manual transmission. 2008 Pontiac Solstice will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Azure | Solstice |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2420 mm |