1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 163 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. (265 Nm). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1984 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1850 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
| 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 | 1273 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
