2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1989 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Holden Commodore. (522 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Holden Commodore. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1989 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1989 Holden Commodore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 1989 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Azure | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1989 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 522 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |