2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Holden Captiva
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Holden Captiva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Holden Captiva 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 355 more horse power than 2008 Holden Captiva. (138 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Holden Captiva.
Because 2008 Holden Captiva 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, 2008 Holden Captiva 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 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Captiva. (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Captiva. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Holden Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Holden Captiva 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.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 Holden Captiva | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Azure | Captiva |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2404 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 65 L |