2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | Vanquish | Azure |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5933 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |