2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2002 Bentley Azure and 2002 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 302 more horse power than 2002 Opel Signum. (100 HP @ 3120 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 Opel Signum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 855 kg more than 2002 Opel Signum. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Opel Signum, 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Opel Signum. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Opel Signum. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2002 Opel Signum has manual transmission. 2002 Opel Signum 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 | 2002 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Signum |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3120 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
