2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 459 kg more than 2010 Lotus Exige.
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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Exige. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Exige |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3063 mm |
