2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Azure and 2001 Chevrolet Corvette were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 63 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 926 kg more than 2001 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |
