1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1989 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Opel Rekord 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 1150 kg more than 1989 Opel Rekord.
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. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1989 Opel Rekord has manual transmission. 1989 Opel Rekord 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 | 1989 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 70 L |
