1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1967 Opel Record
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Record 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 312 more horse power than 1967 Opel Record. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Record.
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) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Record. (152 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1967 Opel Record | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Record |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2511 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |
