2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Lexus RX
To start off, 2006 Lexus RX is newer by 5 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 195 more horse power than 2006 Lexus RX. (226 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 910 kg more than 2006 Lexus RX. 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, 2006 Lexus RX, 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 553 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus RX. (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2006 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Azure | RX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3314 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.1 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 | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |
