2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (399 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 109 kg more than 2006 Bentley Arnage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Azure |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6761 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2586 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.2 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 96 L |
