2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1570 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
Because 2008 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 2008 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 725 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Bentley | Mini |
Model | Azure | Cooper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |