1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Infiniti M
To start off, 2005 Infiniti M is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Infiniti M. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 659 kg more than 2005 Infiniti M. 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Infiniti M. (453 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
Model | Azure | M |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 75 L |