2004 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 BMW 1600
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 BMW 1600 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1454 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600. 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 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Azure | 1969 BMW 1600 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Azure | 1600 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 751 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
