1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2000 BMW Z3
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Azure 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 235 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1064 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. 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 540 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2000 BMW Z3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | Z3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |
