2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood 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 341 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Bentley | Holden |
| Model | Azure | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2830 mm |
