2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 Opel Omega
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Azure and 2001 Opel Omega 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2001 Opel Omega. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 815 kg more than 2001 Opel Omega. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Opel Omega, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 586 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Opel Omega. (290 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 2001 Opel Omega | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Azure | Omega |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3175 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |