2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1957 Lotus Seven
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven 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 276 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1700 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven. 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 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1957 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1957 Lotus Seven 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 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Azure | Seven |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2190 mm |
