1995 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 525 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1995 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1995 BMW 525. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 525. (285 Nm). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 525. 2010 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 525 | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | BMW | Bentley |
| Model | 525 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3117 mm |
