2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lancia Stratos. (153 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lancia Stratos. 2009 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. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Azure | Stratos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 738 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2170 mm |
