2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Vauxhall Astra

To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Astra 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 378 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1515 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Bentley Azure 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 2007 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Astra, 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 745 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. (130 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Astra. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2005 Vauxhall Astra has manual transmission. 2005 Vauxhall Astra 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.

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