2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 Volvo S60
To start off, 2011 Volvo S60 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 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S60. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 926 kg more than 2011 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S60 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S60 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S60. (440 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2011 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Azure | S60 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3000 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1769 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4623 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |
