1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 2000 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure 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 52 more horse power than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 710 kg more than 2000 Bristol Blenheim. 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 2000 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2000 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Azure | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
