2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1366 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 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) has 612 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 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 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | Dino |
Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2925 cc |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 264 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 70.9 mm |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 74 L |