2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Audi A8
To start off, 2012 Audi A8 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2012 Audi A8. (372 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 675 kg more than 2012 Audi A8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi A8 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, 2012 Audi A8 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 432 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A8. (444 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A8.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2012 Audi A8 | |
Make | Bentley | Audi |
Model | Azure | A8 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 372 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 444 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5268 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3122 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |