2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure 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 249 more horse power than 2004 Honda Element. (153 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 913 kg more than 2004 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element, 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (220 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
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2003 Bentley Azure | 2004 Honda Element | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Azure | Element |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 220 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1537 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2690 mm |