2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Riley 4
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Riley 4 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) has 335 more horse power than 1968 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1968 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1302 kg more than 1968 Riley 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, 2000 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Azure | 1968 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Bentley | Riley |
| Model | Azure | 4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88.9 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 | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2530 mm |
