1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 2009 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA 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 358 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1905 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. 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 736 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 2009 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GTA | Azure |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6761 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 451 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 876 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 96 L |
