1989 Alfa Romeo RZ vs. 1999 Bentley Azure
To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ.
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) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. (244 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ has manual transmission. 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ 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:
| 1989 Alfa Romeo RZ | 1999 Bentley Azure | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
| Model | RZ | Azure |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2958 cc | 6745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 402 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2970 mm |
