1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 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 302 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1450 kg more than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. 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) has 610 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Azure | 1952 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Bentley | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Azure | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1952 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
