2001 Audi A8 vs. 2001 Bentley Azure
To start off, both 2001 Audi A8 and 2001 Bentley Azure were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2001 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 470 kg more than 2001 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Audi A8 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Audi A8. (380 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Audi A8 | 2001 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Audi | Bentley |
| Model | A8 | Azure |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2970 mm |
