1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 2002 Bentley Azure
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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 1366 kg more than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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 638 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (162 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta 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:
1979 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 2002 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | Alfetta | Azure |
Year Released | 1979 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 800 Nm |
Top Speed | 155 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 | 1250 kg | 2616 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |