2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 459 kg more than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 2011 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Azure | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3063 mm |
