2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 2063 kg more than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
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) has 830 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1957 Renault Dauphine has manual transmission. 1957 Renault Dauphine will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Azure | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 33 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 38 L |
