2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel GT 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 344 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. 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 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1968 Opel GT has manual transmission. 1968 Opel GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2440 mm |
