1960 Abarth 600 vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 2110 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600.
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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 821 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 600 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |
