2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Holden Statesman

To start off, both 2003 Bentley Azure and 2003 Holden Statesman were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 198 more horse power than 2003 Holden Statesman. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 760 kg more than 2003 Holden Statesman. 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 445 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Statesman. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Statesman.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bentley Azure 2003 Holden Statesman
Make Bentley Holden
Model Azure Statesman
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6745 cc 3791 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 204 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1690 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 5200 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2950 mm


 

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