2009 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 320

To start off, both 2009 Bentley Azure and 2009 BMW 320 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 345 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.

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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Bentley Azure 2009 BMW 320
Make Bentley BMW
Model Azure 320
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Convertible Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6761 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 738 Nm 331 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 288 km/hour 216 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5410 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3120 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 96 L 63 L


 

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