2006 Bentley Azure vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Azure | 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Bentley | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Azure | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5736 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 161 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3230 mm |
