1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Azure 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 186 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (216 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1005 kg more than 2007 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) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Azure | 2007 BMW 325 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 325 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 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 | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |