2003 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1633 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2003 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Cobra | Azure |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6761 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3120 mm |
