2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1965 Morris Minor
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Morris Minor 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 355 more horse power than 1965 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1965 Morris Minor. 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 669 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 1965 Morris Minor | |
Make | Bentley | Morris |
Model | Azure | Minor |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2190 mm |