2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Ferrari F430. (483 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari F430 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 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | F430 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 95 L |
