2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 945 kg more than 2007 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
