2001 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2001 Bentley Azure
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2001 Bentley Azure were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1250 kg more than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 147, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 730 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 147. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2001 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2001 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 147 | Azure |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 421 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 876 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |