1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (197 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
Model | Azure | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 7473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 468 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3140 mm |