2010 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur
To start off, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2010 Bentley Azure. (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2010 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 170 kg more than 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Because 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Azure | 2011 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Continental Flying Spur |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5291 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 3066 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
