2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2009 Bentley Azure were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera.
Because 2009 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 2009 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera, 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera has manual transmission. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Alfa Romeo Brera | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Brera | Azure |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |