2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2011 Mini Cooper 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2011 Mini Cooper. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Mini Cooper.
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, 2011 Mini Cooper, 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mini Cooper. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mini Cooper. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2011 Mini Cooper has manual transmission. 2011 Mini Cooper 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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2007 Bentley Azure | 2011 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Bentley | Mini |
Model | Azure | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3729 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1684 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2466 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |