2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2008 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Azure | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 65 L |
