2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 Lexus GS
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lexus GS 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 975 kg more than 1998 Lexus GS.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus GS. (304 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1998 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Bentley | Lexus |
| Model | Azure | GS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 75 L |
