2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 750 kg more than 1992 Ferrari 456.
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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Azure | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 456 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |