2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1964 Renault 8

To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault 8 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 307 more horse power than 1964 Renault 8. (95 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1597 kg more than 1964 Renault 8. 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 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault 8. (99 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault 8. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1964 Renault 8 has manual transmission. 1964 Renault 8 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.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bentley Azure 1964 Renault 8
Make Bentley Renault
Model Azure 8
Year Released 2003 1964
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 6745 cc 1108 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 95 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 99 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 70 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 72 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 853 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 3990 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2280 mm


 

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