2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 300 kg more than 1997 Bentley Turbo. 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Bentley Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1997 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Turbo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 94 L |
