2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Sorento 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 310 more horse power than 2005 Kia Sorento. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1146 kg more than 2005 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 556 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Azure | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1549 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
