2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 861 kg more than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 1800 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2013 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Azure | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5286 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3246 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
