1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2009 Porsche 911.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
