2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 8 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, 2012 Infiniti M (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2004 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 533 kg more than 2012 Infiniti M.
Because 2012 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Azure | 2012 Infiniti M | |
Make | Bentley | Infiniti |
Model | Azure | M |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 751 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1917 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4945 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1844 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1514 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2901 mm |