2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Maserati Mistral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Maserati Mistral 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 200 more horse power than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (252 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 Maserati Mistral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1430 kg more than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 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 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Maserati Mistral. (363 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Maserati Mistral. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1969 Maserati Mistral has manual transmission. 1969 Maserati Mistral 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1969 Maserati Mistral | |
Make | Bentley | Maserati |
Model | Azure | Mistral |
Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4014 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |