2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 327 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (75 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 625 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Bentley | Opel |
| Model | Azure | Olympia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 75 HP |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2420 mm |
