2001 Bentley Azure vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 10 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2011 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 825 kg more than 2011 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 335. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2011 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2011 BMW 335 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 335 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2761 mm |
