2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise 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 (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1554 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 563 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise 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 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Azure | Elise |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |