2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Because 2012 Nissan NP300 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NP300 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2012 Nissan NP300 has manual transmission. 2012 Nissan NP300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Azure | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |
