2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 8 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 75 kg more than 2003 Bentley Azure. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3066 mm |
