2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Maserati Coupe
To start off, 2006 Maserati Coupe is newer by 6 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 12 more horse power than 2006 Maserati Coupe. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Maserati Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 770 kg more than 2006 Maserati Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati Coupe. (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 2006 Maserati Coupe | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Azure | Coupe |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4244 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |