2005 Lexus SC vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus SC would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Lexus SC. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 953 kg more than 2005 Lexus SC. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (442 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus SC | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Lexus | Bentley |
| Model | SC | Azure |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4277 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |
