1996 Bentley Continental vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 245 kg more than 1996 Bentley Continental. 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, both vehicles can yield 875 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental | Azure |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 mm |
| 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 | 5250 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |
