2008 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 BMW 748
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 748. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 748 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2005 BMW 748. (362 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 748. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 785 kg more than 2005 BMW 748. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 748. (500 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 748.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 2005 BMW 748 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 748 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3000 mm |
