1958 Austin A 40 vs. 2000 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1689 kg more than 1958 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 682 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1958 Austin A 40 has manual transmission. 1958 Austin A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Austin A 40 | 2000 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 40 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.9 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 761 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2970 mm |
