2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 5 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2001 Bentley Azure. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2001 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 612 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |