2006 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. (335 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. 2006 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe has manual transmission. 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Azure | 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
| Model | Azure | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2188 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 149 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 75 L |
