2007 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 120
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 120 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 53 L |
