2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 De Tomaso Pantera would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. (350 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1275 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. (451 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Pantera. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 De Tomaso Pantera has manual transmission. 2005 De Tomaso Pantera 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:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2005 De Tomaso Pantera | |
Make | Bentley | De Tomaso |
Model | Azure | Pantera |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5766 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |