1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 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), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1647 kg more 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 771 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 2008 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. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulia | Azure |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2008 |
| 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 | 0 HP |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| 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 | 2695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 96 L |
