2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. (355 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Vauxhall Carlton. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1996 Vauxhall Carlton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 1996 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Bentley | Vauxhall |
Model | Azure | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3638 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2740 mm |