1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 BMW Convertible
To start off, 2007 BMW Convertible is newer by 8 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 39 more horse power than 2007 BMW Convertible. (363 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 600 kg more than 2007 BMW Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Convertible. (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Convertible. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Convertible has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Convertible 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2007 BMW Convertible | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | Convertible |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 363 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2790 mm |
