2009 Lexus LS vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lexus LS would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2009 Lexus LS. (381 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 930 kg more than 2009 Lexus LS. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus LS. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus LS | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Lexus | Bentley |
| Model | LS | Azure |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 96 L |
