2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Arnage. (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Arnage.
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 Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Azure. (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Arnage | Azure |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 31 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |