2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 612.
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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 612. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 612 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |