2000 Bentley Azure vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 10 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 234 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 925 kg more than 2010 BMW 120. 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 409 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 120 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
