2002 Bentley Azure vs. 1974 Fiat 126
To start off, 2002 Bentley Azure is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 126. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 126 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1974 Fiat 126. 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, 2002 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 711 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Azure | 1974 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Bentley | Fiat |
| Model | Azure | 126 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 23 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 1850 mm |
