2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 Lotus Emme

To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Emme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Emme 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) has 161 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Emme. (260 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Emme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1772 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme. 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) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Emme. (354 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Emme. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Emme has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Emme 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.

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