2010 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Azure 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 302 more horse power than 2011 Kia Rondo. (198 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Rondo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2011 Kia Rondo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo, 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 750 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Rondo. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Azure | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Azure | Rondo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |
