2006 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Marathon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Marathon would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 701 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 2006 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Marathon has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Marathon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Azure | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Azure | Marathon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Van |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2260 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 10 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 76 L |
