2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 166 kg more than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | Azure |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
