2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1999 Buick LeSabre
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Because 2007 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 2007 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick LeSabre, 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick LeSabre. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1999 Buick LeSabre | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Azure | LeSabre |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |
