2009 Acura TL vs. 2001 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Acura TL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 Acura TL. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Acura TL.
Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Acura TL, 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Acura TL. (254 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Acura TL | 2001 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Acura | Bentley |
| Model | TL | Azure |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2970 mm |
