2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 3 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 39 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. (382 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 792 kg more than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. 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 @ 2200 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Vauxhall Monaro. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro 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 | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Azure | Monaro |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1658 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |