2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2009 Hyundai Azera
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Azera is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (263 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Because 2005 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Azera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 527 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Azera. (348 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Azera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 2009 Hyundai Azera | |
| Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
| Model | Continental | Azera |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |
