2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 3 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 840 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin DB9. (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Azure | DB9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
