2005 Bentley Azure vs. 2009 BMW 135
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 BMW 135. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2009 BMW 135. 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 135. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Azure | 2009 BMW 135 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 135 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |