2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2012 BMW X1
To start off, 2012 BMW X1 is newer by 7 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 226 more horse power than 2012 BMW X1. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 885 kg more than 2012 BMW X1. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X1 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Azure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X1 will offer significantly more control. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X1. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 2012 BMW X1 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | X1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4454 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1545 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2760 mm |
