1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 12 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 525 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Bentley Azure. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2011 Koenigsegg Agera has manual transmission. 2011 Koenigsegg Agera 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 Bentley Azure | 2011 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Bentley | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Azure | Agera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
