2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 148 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (452 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 245 kg more than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
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) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8. (651 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Exp Speed 8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3598 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 600 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
