2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 810 kg more than 2012 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A4. (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A4.
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2004 Bentley Azure | 2012 Audi A4 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Azure | A4 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 751 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2809 mm |