2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1973 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari Dino 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 300 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari Dino.
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) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari Dino. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1973 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | Dino |
Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2418 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 226 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2350 mm |