2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 9 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 450 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 913 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. 2009 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. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB7 | Azure |
Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 876 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 297 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
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 | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3120 mm |