2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning
To start off, 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning is newer by 2 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) has 185 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1132 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. 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 571 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. (305 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning 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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2001 Bentley Azure | 2003 Vauxhall VX Lightning | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Azure | VX Lightning |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 876 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2420 mm |