1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1996 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1380 kg more than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1996 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1996 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Giulietta | Azure |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1357 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 99.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 108 L |