1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1999 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1440 kg more than 1974 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1999 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | Giulia | Azure |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| 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 | 104 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 241 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 | 1010 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2970 mm |
