1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. Both 1996 Bentley Azure and 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom are equipped with a 6,747 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 45 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom has manual transmission. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Azure | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 100 L |
