2005 Bentley Azure vs. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado
To start off, 2005 Bentley Azure is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (345 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Azure weights approximately 155 kg more than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. 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, 2005 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Azure | 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | |
| Make | Bentley | Cadillac |
| Model | Azure | Eldorado |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3310 mm |
