2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona 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 340 more horse power than 1981 Opel Ascona. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1981 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1981 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 742 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Opel Ascona. (134 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1014 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2580 mm |
