2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Opel Omega
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Opel Omega 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 260 more horse power than 1999 Opel Omega. (142 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 717 kg more than 1999 Opel Omega. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Omega. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Omega. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1999 Opel Omega has manual transmission. 1999 Opel Omega 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 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Omega |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1733 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |
