2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Porsche 917

To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Azure.

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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 917. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1972 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1972 Porsche 917 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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