1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia 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 67 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. 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. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Bentley Azure | 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |