1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1950 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bentley R Type Continental weights approximately 451 kg more than 1950 Lancia Aurelia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1950 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | R Type Continental | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1651 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |