1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2007 Renault Laguna is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2007 Renault Laguna. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 920 kg more than 2007 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Laguna. (300 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Laguna. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Renault Laguna has manual transmission. 2007 Renault Laguna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Azure | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
