2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 805 kg more than 2012 Porsche 911.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche 911. (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche 911. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |
