2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1993 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mazda RX-7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mazda RX-7 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (238 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1993 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1993 Mazda RX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda RX-7. (297 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda RX-7. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1993 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1993 Mazda RX-7 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 | 1993 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Azure | RX-7 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |