1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morgan 4 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 369 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1800 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. 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 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1959 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1959 Morgan 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Azure | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bentley | Morgan |
Model | Azure | 4 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 73 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2450 mm |