2000 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari Maranello. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari Maranello | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Ferrari | Bentley |
| Model | Maranello | Azure |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 96 L |
