1952 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1951 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1952 Bentley R Type Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Bentley R Type Continental 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.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bentley R Type Continental | 1951 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | R Type Continental | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1952 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4566 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 48 L |