2008 Bentley Azure vs. 1966 Fiat 500
To start off, 2008 Bentley Azure is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat 500 would be higher. 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 2155 kg more than 1966 Fiat 500.
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, 2008 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 839 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 500. 2008 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1966 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 1966 Fiat 500 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 Bentley Azure | 1966 Fiat 500 | |
Make | Bentley | Fiat |
Model | Azure | 500 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 22 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 1950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 38 L |