2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2007 Ferrari F430.
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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ferrari F430. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | F430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 95 L |
