1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 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 1667 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (190 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV has manual transmission. 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV 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:
1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | GTV | Azure |
Year Released | 1973 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 270 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 | 1028 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 96 L |