2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Mazda RX-8
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Mazda RX-8 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 735 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda RX-8. (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda RX-8.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Azure | RX-8 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 110 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 61 L |