1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 14 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 755 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Azure | DBS |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
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 | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4719 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2741 mm |