2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 40 kg more than 2009 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Arnage | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Arnage | Azure |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6749 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| 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 | 2655 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 96 L |
