1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356.
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. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 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 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Azure | 356 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2110 mm |