2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Buick Rendezvous
To start off, both 2005 Bentley Azure and 2005 Buick Rendezvous were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (182 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 590 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous, 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 2005 Buick Rendezvous | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Azure | Rendezvous |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
