2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 MCC Smart
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 MCC Smart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 MCC Smart would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2001 MCC Smart. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1730 kg more than 2001 MCC Smart. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 MCC Smart. (89 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 2001 MCC Smart | |
| Make | Bentley | MCC |
| Model | Azure | Smart |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 2600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1820 mm |
