2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 Lexus GS

To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lexus GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 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 950 kg more than 2000 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 458 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lexus GS. (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lexus GS.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Bentley Azure 2000 Lexus GS
Make Bentley Lexus
Model Azure GS
Year Released 2008 2000
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 4293 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 277 HP
Torque 875 Nm 417 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104 mm 91 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.8:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 270 km/hour 250 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.3 seconds 6.6 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 1745 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 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 75 L


 

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