2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 451 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Bentley Arnage.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bentley Arnage. (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bentley Arnage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2005 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6748 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| 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 | 2585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 20.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
