2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4. 2000 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1955 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1955 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Azure | P4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |
