2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 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 309 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (93 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 1957 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Azure | P4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2830 mm |