1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 16 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 82 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 123 kg more than 1996 Bentley Azure.
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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Bentley | GMC |
| Model | Azure | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 117 L |
