1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1998 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 321 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1402 kg more than 1971 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1998 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulia | Azure |
Year Released | 1971 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 402 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2970 mm |