1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1725 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 920 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Austin A 40 | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Austin | Bentley |
Model | A 40 | Azure |
Year Released | 1950 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3117 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 96 L |