2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 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 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 2006 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Azure | Continental |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6748 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 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 | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |