2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 550
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 788 kg more than 2009 BMW 550. 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 550 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1662 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2890 mm |
