2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2001 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 135 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 (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 2001 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Azure |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 421 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2970 mm |
