1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 17 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 840 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Azure | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
