1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Audi S6
To start off, 2011 Audi S6 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 Audi S6 (435 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 415 kg more than 2011 Audi S6.
Because 2011 Audi S6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi S6 will offer significantly more control. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S6. (539 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S6.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2011 Audi S6 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Azure | S6 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4915 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1458 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2847 mm |