1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 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 323 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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 641 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1996 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 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:
1996 Bentley Azure | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Azure | 1500 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 109 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |