2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 306 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.
Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2006 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Azure | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 82 L |
