2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 810 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle.
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 Volkswagen Caravelle, 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 624 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle. (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 19.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
