1995 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 440 kg more than 2011 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Azure | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 740 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3211 mm |