2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 993 kg more than 1999 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1999 Kia Sportage has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Sportage 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 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Azure | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
