2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. (346 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1730 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. 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. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Azure | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2330 mm |