2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2009 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Cadillac Escalade. (499 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2009 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 98 L |
