2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda 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 165 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 470 kg more than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Azure | Lagonda |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2920 mm |