1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2008 Maserati Spyder is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 720 kg more than 2008 Maserati Spyder. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Spyder. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Spyder. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2008 Maserati Spyder will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Bentley Azure | 2008 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Azure | Spyder |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 88 L |