2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Maserati Quattroporte 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 56 more horse power than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 705 kg more than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte. (460 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Bentley | Maserati |
| Model | Azure | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
