1996 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada 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 97 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 57 kg more than 1996 Bentley Azure.
Because 2005 Nissan Armada is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada will offer significantly more control. 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) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Armada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Azure | Armada |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 106 L |
