2010 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1363 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra, 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 816 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Bentley Azure | 2012 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Bentley | Hyundai |
| Model | Azure | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 1000 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4486 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1491 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3117 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 26.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |
