2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (287 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 695 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3050 mm |
