2010 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Azure would be higher. 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 70 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (430 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Azure | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
| Model | Azure | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
