2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Bentley Arnage
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Bentley Arnage. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Azure. (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2006 Bentley Arnage | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Arnage |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 835 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 245 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 Length | 5410 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
