1945 Austin 16 vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 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 430 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16.
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 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1945 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1945 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | 16 | Azure |
Year Released | 1945 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 738 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 96 L |