2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Arnage would be higher. Both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2001 Bentley Arnage are equipped with a 6,750 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Arnage. (402 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Arnage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 110 kg more than 2001 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 2001 Bentley Arnage. (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 2001 Bentley Arnage | |
Make | Bentley | Bentley |
Model | Azure | Arnage |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 835 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |