2006 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. 2006 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Azure | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 512 BB |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 355 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 110 L |