2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione
To start off, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 6 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (444 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2002 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 950 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
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 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. (480 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione 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 | 2008 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | |
Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Azure | 8C Competizione |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
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 Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |