2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2001 Bentley Azure and 2001 Skoda Fabia 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 339 more horse power than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1320 kg more than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 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 Skoda Fabia, 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Skoda Fabia. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Skoda Fabia. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2001 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2001 Skoda Fabia 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 | 2001 Skoda Fabia | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Azure | Fabia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2470 mm |
