2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2007 Bentley Azure and 2007 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC90. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 515 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC90. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volvo XC90 will offer significantly more control. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC90. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC90. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Volvo XC90 has manual transmission. 2007 Volvo XC90 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 | 2007 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Azure | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |
