1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 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. Both 1996 Bentley Azure and 2004 Bentley Azure are equipped with a 6,747 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 402 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2004 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Azure |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 751 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2970 mm |
