1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 55 kg more than 1997 Bentley Turbo. 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3130 mm |
