1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NV. (317 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 216 kg more than 1999 Bentley Azure.
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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NV. (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Azure | NV |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3711 mm |
