2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1955 Peugeot 403
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Peugeot 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Peugeot 403 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 407 more horse power than 1955 Peugeot 403. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1955 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1628 kg more than 1955 Peugeot 403. 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 @ 3250 RPM) has 801 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Peugeot 403. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Peugeot 403. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1955 Peugeot 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Peugeot 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Bentley Azure | 1955 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | Bentley | Peugeot |
Model | Azure | 403 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 50 L |