2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2013 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2013 Kia Sorento. (272 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 731 kg more than 2013 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sorento, 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Kia Sorento. (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 2013 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Azure | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 272 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1719 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1735 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2700 mm |
