2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1992 BMW 540
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1992 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 540.
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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Azure | 1992 BMW 540 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 540 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |