2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Azure. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 Bentley Azure. 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Azure | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3830 mm |
