2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Xedos 9
To start off, 2005 Xedos 9 is newer by 5 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2005 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 865 kg more than 2005 Xedos 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2005 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Bentley | Xedos |
| Model | Azure | 9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
