1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage.
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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Azure | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Azure | Arnage |
Year Released | 1999 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 400 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3370 mm |