2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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 Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volkswagen W12. (719 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | W12 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2550 mm |
