2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Saturn Aura
To start off, both 2008 Bentley Azure and 2008 Saturn Aura 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Aura. (219 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Aura.
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 Saturn Aura, 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 578 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saturn Aura. (297 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saturn Aura.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2008 Saturn Aura | |
Make | Bentley | Saturn |
Model | Azure | Aura |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 61 L |