2006 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Jaguar Sovereign.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Azure | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Bentley | Jaguar |
| Model | Azure | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5342 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2870 mm |
