2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Celica 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 332 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1579 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. 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 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Celica. (152 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Celica. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Toyota Celica has manual transmission. 1976 Toyota Celica 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 | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Bentley | Toyota |
Model | Azure | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 58 L |