2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 12 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 595 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Azure | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2746 mm |
