2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2009 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Almera, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 577 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Almera. (161 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Almera. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Nissan Almera has manual transmission. 2008 Nissan Almera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 2008 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Bentley | Nissan |
Model | Azure | Almera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1768 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 738 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 60 L |