1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 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 140 more horse power than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (310 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 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 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. (376 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Aston Martin DB4. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1962 Aston Martin DB4 has manual transmission. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 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.
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1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | DB4 | Azure |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3669 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 96 L |