1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Bentley Azure. (450 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Bentley Azure.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
Model | V8 Vantage | Azure |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6760 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 450 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3120 mm |