1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (493 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Azure. (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Azure. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Azure |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 96 L |
