2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Azure would be higher. 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 167 more horse power than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 585 kg more than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. 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, 2011 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 524 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country. (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 2011 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
Model | Azure | Town & Country |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 76 L |