2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Firehawk would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 769 kg more than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Firehawk has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Azure | Firehawk |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 464 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |