2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 1998 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2005 Bentley Arnage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 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, 2005 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Arnage | 1998 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Arnage | Azure |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 399 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 835 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.1 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2970 mm |