1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT.
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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. (620 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Carrera GT. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2002 Porsche Carrera GT has manual transmission. 2002 Porsche Carrera GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2002 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2860 mm |
