2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1980 Buick Electra
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra 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 328 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1005 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. 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 598 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1980 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Bentley | Buick |
| Model | Azure | Electra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 4129 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 95 L |
