2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 270 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 675 kg more than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Azure | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3950 cc |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2550 mm |
