2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 Porsche 911. (316 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1315 kg more than 2006 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 3250 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Azure | 911 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3596 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 64 L |