1999 Bentley Azure vs. 1969 Fiat 124

To start off, 1999 Bentley Azure is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 124 would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (110 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1999 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124. 1999 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1969 Fiat 124 has manual transmission. 1969 Fiat 124 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:

1999 Bentley Azure 1969 Fiat 124
Make Bentley Fiat
Model Azure 124
Year Released 1999 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6745 cc 1608 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 402 HP 110 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 750 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 80 mm
Top Speed 241 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 960 kg
Vehicle Length 5360 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2290 mm


 

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