1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 12 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Porsche 911. (345 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 920 kg more than 2011 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Porsche 911. (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Porsche 911. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2011 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2011 Porsche 911 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| 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 | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |
