2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1995 Holden Statesman
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1995 Holden Statesman. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 930 kg more than 1995 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Statesman. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1995 Holden Statesman | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Azure | Statesman |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
