1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac Escalade (404 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 815 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 404 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3310 mm |
