1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mazda Cosmo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mazda Cosmo 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 309 more horse power than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1510 kg more than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. 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 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda Cosmo. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1970 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Azure | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2210 mm |
