2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 BMW 732
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 732 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1979 BMW 732. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 950 kg more than 1979 BMW 732. 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 732. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 732. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1979 BMW 732 has manual transmission. 1979 BMW 732 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Bentley Azure | 1979 BMW 732 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 732 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 751 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2800 mm |