1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (653 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 620 kg more than 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo.
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, 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo (815 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bentley Azure. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo 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 | 1983 Ferrari 512 BBi Turbo | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 512 BBi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 653 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 815 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
