2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1961 Toyota Corona. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 634 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1961 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1961 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Azure | Corona |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
