2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 147 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 881 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Bentley | Aston Martin |
Model | Azure | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5341 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 97 L |