1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 BMW 550
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 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, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 790 kg more than 2007 BMW 550.
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 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2007 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 550 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4797 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 657 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
