2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2003 Porsche 911
To start off, 2003 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche 911 (443 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Azure. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 790 kg more than 2003 Porsche 911.
Because 2003 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Porsche 911. (621 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Porsche 911. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2003 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2003 Porsche 911 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2003 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 443 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
