1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1955 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 311. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 668 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1955 Wartburg 311 | |
| Make | Bentley | Wartburg |
| Model | Azure | 311 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2460 mm |
