2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Bentley Continental GTC
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Continental GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Continental GTC would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 115 kg more than 2006 Bentley Continental GTC.
Because 2006 Bentley Continental GTC is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Bentley Continental GTC (881 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Azure. (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Azure.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2006 Bentley Continental GTC | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Continental GTC |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5998 cc |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 17.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
