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 91 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (600 Nm @ 1750 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 | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2968 mm |