1956 Austin A 30 vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1936 kg more than 1956 Austin A 30.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 30. (54 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 30. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 30 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 30 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 30 | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 30 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 802 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 2616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3070 mm |
