2007 Abarth Grande Punto vs. 2009 Bentley Azure

To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Abarth Grande Punto would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto.

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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Abarth Grande Punto. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Abarth Grande Punto has manual transmission. 2007 Abarth Grande Punto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Abarth Grande Punto 2009 Bentley Azure
Make Abarth Bentley
Model Grande Punto Azure
Year Released 2007 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 6761 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 150 HP 493 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 738 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors


 

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