1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 13 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 102 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 315 kg more than 2011 BMW 535. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 535 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3071 mm |
