1961 AC Aceca vs. 2000 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Aceca 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 277 more horse power than 1961 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1556 kg more than 1961 AC Aceca. 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 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Aceca | 2000 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Aceca | Azure |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |
