2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1967 Opel Olympia
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Opel Olympia 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 365 more horse power than 1967 Opel Olympia. (85 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1805 kg more than 1967 Opel Olympia. 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 @ 1800 RPM) has 725 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Olympia. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Olympia. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1967 Opel Olympia has manual transmission. 1967 Opel Olympia 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.
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2008 Bentley Azure | 1967 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Bentley | Opel |
Model | Azure | Olympia |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 44 L |