2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1958 Rover P4. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 738 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1958 Rover P4 has manual transmission. 1958 Rover P4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Bentley | Rover |
Model | Azure | P4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |