1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1596 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 644 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (156 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1972 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | GT | Azure |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1569 cc | 6800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 800 Nm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2616 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
