2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2004 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 668 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2000 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2004 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Azure |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 751 Nm |
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 Weight | 1782 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |