1999 Audi R8 vs. 1996 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1999 Audi R8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Audi R8 (610 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 2448 kg more than 1999 Audi R8.
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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi R8. (705 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi R8 | 1996 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | R8 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3596 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 610 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1480 mm |
