2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 2 more horse power than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (448 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 75 kg more than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. 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 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2009 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Azure | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 239 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
