2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 95 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (398 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 398 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 300 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 68 L |
