2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 2 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 210 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (192 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 488 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 2005 Kia Sorento 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) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Azure | Sorento |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1962 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2720 mm |