2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 DAF 44
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 DAF 44. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 DAF 44 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 368 more horse power than 1966 DAF 44. (34 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1966 DAF 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1710 kg more than 1966 DAF 44. 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 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 DAF 44. (71 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 DAF 44.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1966 DAF 44 | |
| Make | Bentley | DAF |
| Model | Azure | 44 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2260 mm |
