2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1994 BMW 520
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 520 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1994 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 956 kg more than 1994 BMW 520. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 1994 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 520 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
