1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 1054 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia.
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. 1959 Bentley S2 has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Bentley S2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | S2 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 43 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |
