2006 Bentley Azure vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Holden Commodore. (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Holden Commodore. 2006 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1988 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1988 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Azure | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Azure | Commodore |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5044 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 164 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2740 mm |