2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pininfarina Rossa would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa (485 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pininfarina Rossa 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. (570 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2000 Pininfarina Rossa has manual transmission. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa 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 | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
| Make | Bentley | Pininfarina |
| Model | Azure | Rossa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
