1953 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin-Healey 100 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 361 more horse power than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin-Healey 100.
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 731 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin-Healey 100. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1953 Austin-Healey 100 has manual transmission. 1953 Austin-Healey 100 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin-Healey 100 | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Bentley |
| Model | 100 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 96 L |
