1956 Austin A 40 vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1956 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 775 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (100 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1956 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1956 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Austin A 40 | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 40 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 96 L |
