1995 Bentley Azure vs. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero
To start off, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,183 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 781 more horse power than 1995 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero should accelerate faster than 1995 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1200 kg more than 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero.
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, 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero (1,483 Nm @ 6150 RPM) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bentley Azure. (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bentley Azure. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero has manual transmission. 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero 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 | 2007 SSC Ultimate Aero | |
| Make | Bentley | SSC |
| Model | Azure | Ultimate Aero |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6350 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 1183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6950 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 1483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6150 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1090 mm |
