1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, both 1996 Bentley Azure and 1996 BMW 332 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 BMW 332. (323 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 332. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 890 kg more than 1996 BMW 332. 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 332. (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 332. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 332 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 332 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 1996 BMW 332 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 332 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3201 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 323 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |