2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1434 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, 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 (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (285 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 76 L |
