2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2005 Renault Laguna. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 955 kg more than 2005 Renault Laguna. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 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 2003 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna, 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (320 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Azure | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2750 mm |
