2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault R5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault R5 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 418 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1975 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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) has 799 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault R5 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault R5 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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | Bentley | Renault |
Model | Azure | R5 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1527 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 76 Nm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2440 mm |