2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 BMW 325
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure 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 187 more horse power than 2007 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 930 kg more than 2007 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 325. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2007 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2770 mm |
