2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Bentley State Limousine
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley State Limousine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley State Limousine would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2002 Bentley State Limousine. (400 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley State Limousine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 695 kg more than 2009 Bentley Azure.
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 2002 Bentley State Limousine. (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Bentley State Limousine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2002 Bentley State Limousine | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | State Limousine |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6750 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 3390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 6230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
