1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Fiat 131

To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 349 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1485 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (95 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1978 Fiat 131 has manual transmission. 1978 Fiat 131 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Bentley Azure 1978 Fiat 131
Make Bentley Fiat
Model Azure 131
Year Released 1995 1978
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6747 cc 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 53 HP
Torque 750 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 2700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 5350 mm 4270 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2500 mm