1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 895 kg more than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
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) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1979 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Bentley | Chevrolet |
| Model | Azure | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 5765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2500 mm |
