1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 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 155 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 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.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Azure | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 308 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |