1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2000 Pagani Zonda 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 13 more horse power than 2000 Pagani Zonda. (389 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 Pagani Zonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2000 Pagani Zonda. 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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pagani Zonda. (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pagani Zonda. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2000 Pagani Zonda has manual transmission. 2000 Pagani Zonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2000 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Bentley | Pagani |
| Model | Azure | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
