1964 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Aceca would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1964 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1556 kg more than 1964 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 709 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Aceca | 2001 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Aceca | Azure |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 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 |
