1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 5 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 388 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1450 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Azure. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Speed 12 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 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Bentley | TVR |
| Model | Azure | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 57 L |
