2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1981 Buick Electra
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra 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 327 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1003 kg more than 1981 Buick Electra. 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 597 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1981 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Azure | Electra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 95 L |
