2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Azure | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6749 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 6090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
