2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Azure | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 525 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
