1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin V8. (542 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin V8. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bentley |
| Model | V8 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
