2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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 7 more horse power than 2013 Porsche 911. (395 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1055 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911. 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 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche 911. (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche 911. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 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 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1295 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
