1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1974 Mazda Chante
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda Chante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda Chante 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 372 more horse power than 1974 Mazda Chante. (30 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda Chante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1960 kg more than 1974 Mazda Chante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 710 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda Chante. (40 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda Chante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1974 Mazda Chante | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Azure | Chante |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 359 cc |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2210 mm |
