2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Nissan Patrol is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 148 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Nissan Patrol. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Patrol. (425 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2008 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Azure | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 254 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2980 mm |
