2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Galant

To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 9 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 261 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 910 kg more than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. 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, 2010 Mitsubishi Galant, 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 663 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mitsubishi Galant.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Bentley Azure 2010 Mitsubishi Galant
Make Bentley Mitsubishi
Model Azure Galant
Year Released 2001 2010
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6747 cc 2400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 876 Nm 213 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
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 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4854 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1839 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1473 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2751 mm


 

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