1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Bristol 603
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 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 257 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 665 kg more than 1976 Bristol 603. 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 603. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 603.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Azure | 1976 Bristol 603 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Azure | 603 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2910 mm |