1999 Audi S8 vs. 1999 Bentley Azure
To start off, both 1999 Audi S8 and 1999 Bentley Azure were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 720 kg more than 1999 Audi S8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (331 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1999 Audi S8 has manual transmission. 1999 Audi S8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1999 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | S8 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 6745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2970 mm |
