2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 28 kg more than 2012 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | Escalade |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 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 | 876 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2667 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 95 L |
