1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1967 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Impala 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 77 more horse power than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 481 kg more than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Chevrolet Impala. (556 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1967 Chevrolet Impala | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Impala |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 556 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1969 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |
