1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 13 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 500 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin Rapide.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2011 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Azure | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2990 mm |
