1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure.
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 Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6761 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 | 1050 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 Length | 5350 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3120 mm |
