1998 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 15 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 230 kg more than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 5 Series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 5 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2132 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1559 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3070 mm |
