2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, both 2004 Bentley Azure and 2004 Hyundai Tucson were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 262 more horse power than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 913 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Tucson, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 567 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Tucson. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2004 Hyundai Tucson has manual transmission. 2004 Hyundai Tucson 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 | 2004 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
| Model | Azure | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1537 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2640 mm |
