1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 466 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 880 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Lancia | Bentley |
| Model | Flaminia | Continental |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |
