2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 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 125 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 950 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330. 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 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.
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2001 Bentley Azure | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 330 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |