1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 13 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (500 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 135 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, 2009 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 2009 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Azure | Arnage |
Year Released | 1996 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.2 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 96 L |