1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 2004 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2004 Bentley Azure is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1867 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. 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, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 2004 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Abarth | Bentley |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | Azure |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 751 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2970 mm |
