2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (452 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 817 kg more than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V12. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2006 Aston Martin V12 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:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V12 | Azure |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6761 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 452 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 96 L |
