2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2002 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 599 kg more than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 620 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2002 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Bentley | SsangYong |
| Model | Azure | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
