1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 968. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 968 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (302 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1150 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Porsche 968. (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Porsche 968.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 968 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 92 L |
