2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1767 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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, 2008 Kia Picanto, 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 776 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Bentley | Kia |
Model | Azure | Picanto |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 35 L |