1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1998 BMW 325
To start off, both 1998 Bentley Azure and 1998 BMW 325 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 232 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (170 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1064 kg more than 1998 BMW 325. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1998 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 325 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2730 mm |
