1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 12 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Bentley Azure. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Azure |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 96 L |
