2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Arnage. (401 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 135 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 2004 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Azure | Arnage |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 401 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 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 | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |