1950 Austin A135 vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A135 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 96 L |
