1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2007 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (450 HP) has 369 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 771 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2007 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. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2007 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulia | Azure |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 96 L |
