2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1973 BMW 3
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 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 (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3.
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 588 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1973 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1973 BMW 3 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 | 1973 BMW 3 | |
Make | Bentley | BMW |
Model | Azure | 3 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 3153 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |