1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2010 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 14 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 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 205 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, 2010 Bentley Brooklands (1,048 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 2010 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Azure | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 1048 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
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 | 2655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3117 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 96 L |