2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 660 kg more than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 626 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1947 Jaguar Mark IV has manual transmission. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Bentley Azure | 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | |
Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
Model | Azure | Mark IV |
Year Released | 2001 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3060 mm |