2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 360 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1110 kg more than 2005 Ferrari 360. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 360. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2005 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 2005 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 360 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
