2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1996 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 530 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1996 BMW 530. (193 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 530.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 530. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 530. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1996 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 530 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |
