2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Azure | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 72 L |