2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Azure | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 631 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2850 mm |
