2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2007 Bentley Azure.
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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | 600 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6330 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 112 L |
