2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Sorento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Sorento 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 189 more horse power than 2008 Kia Sorento. (262 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2008 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Sorento. (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Bentley | Kia |
| Model | Azure | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3778 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
