1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2003 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1705 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2003 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulia | Azure |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2970 mm |