2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1979 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2001 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lotus Esprit. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Azure | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 217 Nm |
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 | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |