2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Volvo V70 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Volvo V70. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Volvo V70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 Volvo V70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volvo V70 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volvo V70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volvo V70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Azure | V70 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
