2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Renault 5 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 244 more horse power than 1982 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1982 Renault 5. 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 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1982 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Azure | 5 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2490 mm |
