2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 13 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 214 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (188 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 751 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sorento is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (245 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Azure | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
