2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 64 more horse power than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (429 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
