2000 Bentley Azure vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 2000 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 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 175 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (227 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Azure | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Azure | 911 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2270 mm |