2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 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. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 695 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise 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 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Azure | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2310 mm |