2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1446 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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 (800 Nm) has 658 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (142 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1978 Mazda 626 has manual transmission. 1978 Mazda 626 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 | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mazda |
| Model | Azure | 626 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2616 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
