2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 980 kg more than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Bentley | Pontiac |
| Model | Azure | GTO |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
| 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 | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 67 L |
