2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina.
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 (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 604 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1971 Morris Marina has manual transmission. 1971 Morris Marina 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Bentley | Morris |
| Model | Azure | Marina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 52 L |
