2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2002 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
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, 2002 Buick Park Avenue, 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Buick Park Avenue. (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 2002 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Azure | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 70 L |