1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 11 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (304 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 693 kg more than 2010 Cadillac CTS. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (370 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | CTS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1757 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2880 mm |
