2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 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 117 more horse power than 1978 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 865 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 400. 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 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 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 400 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4823 cc |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 120 L |