1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1996 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 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 56 more horse power than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 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 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 has manual transmission. 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 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:
1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1996 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Abarth | Bentley |
Model | Lancia 037 | Azure |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 346 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 750 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2970 mm |