2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Lada Kalina
To start off, 2009 Lada Kalina is newer by 8 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 363 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1370 kg more than 2009 Lada Kalina. 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, 2009 Lada Kalina, 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 756 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Kalina 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 | 2009 Lada Kalina | |
| Make | Bentley | Lada |
| Model | Azure | Kalina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2480 mm |
