2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2001 BMW 745
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 745 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2001 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 465 kg more than 2001 BMW 745. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Azure | 2001 BMW 745 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 745 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3140 mm |