2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1957 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America 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 344 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1695 kg more than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 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 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot Lago America has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot Lago America 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 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | Bentley | Talbot |
| Model | Azure | Lago America |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
