2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Bentley Azure. (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2009 Bentley Azure.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Bentley Continental. (660 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Bentley Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Azure | Continental |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 660 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1403 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
