1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 240 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 250 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 240. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1980 Volvo 240. 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 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1980 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1980 Volvo 240 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 | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Bentley | Volvo |
Model | Azure | 240 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |