1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 911 would be higher. 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 126 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1298 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche 911. (650 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2280 mm |
