2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 205 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1029 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Bentley Azure | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Azure | 500 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.3 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 90 L |
