1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1998 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti 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 148 more horse power than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1965 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 990 kg more than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Avanti Avanti. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Avanti Avanti. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1965 Avanti Avanti has manual transmission. 1965 Avanti Avanti 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:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1998 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Avanti | Bentley |
| Model | Avanti | Azure |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 6745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 | 1460 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2970 mm |
