2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina 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 278 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (124 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina. 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 578 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1977 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1977 Toyota Carina 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 | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Azure | Carina |
Year Released | 2003 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |