1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1950 Rover P4. 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Azure | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
