2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (451 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 110 kg more than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur. (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Bentley | Bentley |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | Azure |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 6760 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
