2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1957 Bristol 405
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 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 (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1957 Bristol 405. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1957 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Azure | 405 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| 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 | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2900 mm |
