1959 Austin A 90 vs. 1998 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 950 kg more than 1959 Austin A 90. 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1959 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1959 Austin A 90 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 90 | 1998 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Austin | Bentley |
| Model | A 90 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 6745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 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 | 1500 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2970 mm |
