2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1997 Porsche 993. (282 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1997 Porsche 993. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1997 Porsche 993. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Porsche 993. (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Porsche 993. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1997 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1997 Porsche 993 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | 993 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2280 mm |
