2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Ferrari 306

To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 306. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 306 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 161 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 306. (241 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 566 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 306. 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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 306. (265 Nm). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 306. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 306 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 306 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 1976 Ferrari 306
Make Bentley Ferrari
Model Azure 306
Year Released 2003 1976
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6745 cc 2855 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 402 HP 241 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 265 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1884 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2660 mm


 

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