1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Corona 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 320 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona. 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 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Corona. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Azure | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Azure | Corona |
Year Released | 1999 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |