1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 (408 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 220 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600.
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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600. (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | 600 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80.2 mm |
| 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 | 2230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3150 mm |
