1980 Alpine A 310 vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alpine A 310. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alpine A 310 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1980 Alpine A 310. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1980 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1715 kg more than 1980 Alpine A 310. 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 672 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alpine A 310. (203 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alpine A 310. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1980 Alpine A 310 has manual transmission. 1980 Alpine A 310 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alpine A 310 | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alpine | Bentley |
| Model | A 310 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 6761 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 452 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.8:1 |
| 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 | 980 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 96 L |
