2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (327 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 11 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
Model | Azure | Tahoe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 327 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 93 L |