2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 179 kg more than 2001 Bentley Azure.
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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 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 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Azure | Phantom |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2629 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5612 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1987 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1598 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3320 mm |