2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Pontiac Bonneville 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 283 more horse power than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (168 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 590 kg more than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. 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 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville. (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Pontiac Bonneville.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Azure | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3140 mm |
