2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 6,760 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1955 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm) has 786 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
| Model | Azure | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |
