2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Elise 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 286 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1745 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. 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 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Azure | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Azure | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 751 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2310 mm |