2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2006 BMW Z4
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1085 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (301 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
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2005 Bentley Azure | 2006 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | Z4 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |