1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1956 Renault Colorale
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Colorale 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 351 more horse power than 1956 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 865 kg more than 1956 Renault Colorale. 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 1956 Renault Colorale has manual transmission. 1956 Renault Colorale 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 | 1956 Renault Colorale | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Azure | Colorale |
Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |