2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P5 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 302 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 730 kg more than 1963 Rover P5. 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 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P5. (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Rover |
| Model | Azure | P5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 77.8 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2820 mm |
