2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 917. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 917 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Azure. (402 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Azure.
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) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 917. (610 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 917. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1971 Porsche 917 has manual transmission. 1971 Porsche 917 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 | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
Make | Bentley | Porsche |
Model | Azure | 917 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1971 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4994 cc |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 520 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 610 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |