1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 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 146 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (350 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1975 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1975 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bentley Azure | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Azure | 930 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |