2001 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 607 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Bentley |
| Model | Tahoe | Azure |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3117 mm |
