2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Azure 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 1525 kg more than 2009 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 687 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Bentley | Mazda |
Model | Azure | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
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 |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.9 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 | 1170 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 | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |