1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Seat 1430
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Seat 1430 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 332 more horse power than 1972 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1972 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1520 kg more than 1972 Seat 1430. 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 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 1972 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Bentley | Seat |
Model | Azure | 1430 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |