2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Charger (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2008 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 715 kg more than 2012 Dodge Charger.
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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (637 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Bentley Azure | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Bentley | Dodge |
Model | Azure | Charger |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5088 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1885 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |