2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
| Model | Azure | Defender |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2495 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 17.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1870 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 93 L |
