2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Azure | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 171 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 48 L |