2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 370Z 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 1141 kg more than 2009 Nissan 370Z.
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 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 370Z. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Nissan 370Z has manual transmission. 2009 Nissan 370Z 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 Nissan 370Z | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Azure | 370Z |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3699 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 332 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |