2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro 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 1305 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Monaro. (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Monaro. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1971 Holden Monaro has manual transmission. 1971 Holden Monaro 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 | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Bentley | Holden |
Model | Azure | Monaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 271 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |