2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1985 Buick Estate
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate 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 239 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 565 kg more than 1985 Buick Estate. 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Azure | 1985 Buick Estate | |
Make | Bentley | Buick |
Model | Azure | Estate |
Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2950 mm |