2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Bentley Azure
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Bentley Azure were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1430 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
Because 2008 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 2008 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. (146 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 has manual transmission. 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Bentley Azure | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Bentley |
Model | 147 | Azure |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 6761 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 19.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 96 L |