2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1976 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1976 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1976 Volkswagen 181 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 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Bentley | Volkswagen |
Model | Azure | 181 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2410 mm |