2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda 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 424 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Because 2012 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda 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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 558 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Panda has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Panda 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 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Azure | Panda |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 35 L |