2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 4 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 885 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Azure | DBS |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4722 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 78 L |