2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2008 BMW 135
To start off, 2008 BMW 135 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Azure 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 102 more horse power than 2008 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 890 kg more than 2008 BMW 135. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 135. (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 135. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 135 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 | 2008 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 135 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
