2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 10 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 298 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 143 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touran, 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Touran. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Touran 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2680 mm |
