2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2008 Skoda Octavia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Azure 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 289 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2008 Skoda Octavia. 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, 2008 Skoda Octavia, 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 596 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Octavia. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 2008 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Bentley | Skoda |
| Model | Azure | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |
