2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. (401 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 880 kg more than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. (523 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Chevrolet Corvette. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1994 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1994 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1994 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Azure | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 401 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 523 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
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 | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |