2002 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (227 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 724 kg more than 2010 Buick Lucerne. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Lucerne. (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Azure | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Azure | Lucerne |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5161 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1875 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2936 mm |