1961 Cadillac 62 vs. 2010 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2010 Bentley Azure is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Azure (500 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Azure weights approximately 625 kg more than 1961 Cadillac 62. 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, 2010 Bentley Azure (1,000 Nm) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac 62. (582 Nm). This means 2010 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac 62 | 2010 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Cadillac | Bentley |
| Model | 62 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3117 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 96 L |
