2006 Bentley Azure vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2006 Bentley Azure is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2006 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2006 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 704 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta. 2006 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1979 Lancia Beta has manual transmission. 1979 Lancia Beta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Azure | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Azure | Beta |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1994 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 107 L | 59 L |
