2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Chevrolet Impala were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (303 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
Because 2008 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Impala, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Impala. (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Impala.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Azure | Impala |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5670 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |