2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 162 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 769 kg more than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bentley Azure 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
Make Bentley Toyota
Model Azure Land Cruiser
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Convertible SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6745 cc 3956 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 402 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1681 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2610 mm