1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1995 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1814 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1995 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 1300 | Azure |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2970 mm |
