2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 8 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 (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (121 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Smart ForTwo has manual transmission. 2009 Smart ForTwo 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 | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Bentley | Smart |
| Model | Azure | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 2700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1870 mm |
