2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1475 kg more than 1997 Toyota Crown.
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. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1997 Toyota Crown has manual transmission. 1997 Toyota Crown 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 | 1997 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Azure | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1770 mm |
