2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1955 Morris Minor
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Minor would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1955 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1955 Morris Minor. 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 820 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Minor. (55 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1955 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Azure | Minor |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 30 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 55 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 22 L |
