2010 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, both 2010 Bentley Azure and 2010 Porsche Panamera were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (400 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Panamera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 835 kg more than 2010 Porsche Panamera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Panamera. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2010 Porsche Panamera has manual transmission. 2010 Porsche Panamera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Azure | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Bentley | Porsche |
| Model | Azure | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2918 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
