2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona 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 321 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1505 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Bentley | Toyota |
| Model | Azure | Corona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
