2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lotus Esprit. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1988 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1988 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 172 HP |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2616 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
