1999 Bentley Azure vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 is newer by 14 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 165 more horse power than 2013 BMW X3. (237 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 585 kg more than 2013 BMW X3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW X3. (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Azure | 2013 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | X3 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |
