2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lancia Stratos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lancia Stratos would be higher. At 6,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1636 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
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, 2002 Bentley Azure (800 Nm) has 647 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 2002 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1970 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1970 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Azure | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Azure | Stratos |
Year Released | 2002 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6800 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 800 Nm | 153 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2616 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2170 mm |