2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Pontiac Catalina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Pontiac Catalina would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 565 kg more than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Pontiac Catalina. (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Pontiac Catalina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Azure | Catalina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3080 mm |
