1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Opel Kadett 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 355 more horse power than 1976 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1630 kg more than 1976 Opel Kadett. 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 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Opel Kadett. (71 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Opel Kadett. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Opel Kadett has manual transmission. 1976 Opel Kadett 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 | 1976 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Azure | Kadett |
Year Released | 1996 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 43 L |