2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB 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 22 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (380 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1215 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. 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) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 365 BB has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB 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 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
