1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 BMW 745
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 745 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1996 BMW 745. (283 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 555 kg more than 1996 BMW 745. 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 745. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1996 BMW 745 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 745 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2940 mm |
