2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Pilot 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 249 more horse power than 2008 Honda Pilot. (244 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Pilot.
Because 2009 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 413 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Pilot. (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Pilot.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 Honda Pilot | |
Make | Bentley | Honda |
Model | Azure | Pilot |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 77 L |