2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise 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 1799 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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 688 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise 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 | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 40 L |
