2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1955 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Chrysler 300 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 106 more horse power than 1955 Chrysler 300. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1955 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 520 kg more than 1955 Chrysler 300. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Chrysler 300. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1955 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Bentley | Chrysler |
| Model | Azure | 300 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5425 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 477 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3210 mm |
