1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1988 BMW 530
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 857 kg more than 1988 BMW 530. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Bentley Azure | 1988 BMW 530 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 530 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1593 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |