2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (349 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 13.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 73 L |
