2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Porsche 911

To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1620 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.

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 @ 3250 RPM) has 636 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Porsche 911. (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Porsche 911.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Azure 1977 Porsche 911
Make Bentley Porsche
Model Azure 911
Year Released 2009 1977
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6761 cc 2687 cc
Horse Power 451 HP 0 HP
Torque 876 Nm 240 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2695 kg 1075 kg
Vehicle Length 5420 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 2130 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2270 mm


 

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