2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1995 BMW S3
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW S3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW S3 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1995 BMW S3. (338 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 725 kg more than 1995 BMW S3. 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW S3 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW S3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1995 BMW S3 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | S3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 338 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
