2006 Bentley Azure vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 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 707 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240. 2006 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1981 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1981 Volvo 240 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 | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Bentley | Volvo |
| Model | Azure | 240 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1986 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |
