2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Nissan Skyline 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 344 more horse power than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
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 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Nissan Skyline. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Bentley | Nissan |
| Model | Azure | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6760 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
