2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (320 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Boxster. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Boxster. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 2012 Porsche Boxster 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Azure | Boxster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 370 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 | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2416 mm |