1966 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2005 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1303 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 AC Cobra. (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 AC Cobra. 2005 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2005 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Cobra | Azure |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |
