1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1956 Berkeley Twosome
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Berkeley Twosome. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Berkeley Twosome would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 387 more horse power than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (15 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 2144 kg more than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Berkeley Twosome, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. (22 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Berkeley Twosome. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1956 Berkeley Twosome has manual transmission. 1956 Berkeley Twosome will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Bentley Azure | 1956 Berkeley Twosome | |
Make | Bentley | Berkeley |
Model | Azure | Twosome |
Year Released | 1995 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 15 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 22 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 306 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1790 mm |