1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 684 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Azure | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Bentley | Morris |
Model | Azure | Minor |
Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 76.2 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 | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2190 mm |