2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Buick Verano
To start off, 2012 Buick Verano is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure 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 270 more horse power than 2012 Buick Verano. (180 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick Verano.
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, 2012 Buick Verano, 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 643 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick Verano. (232 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick Verano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2012 Buick Verano | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Azure | Verano |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4671 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 57 L |
