2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Morris Minor 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 403 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1895 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. 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 795 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1968 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Azure | Minor |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 45 L |
