1995 Bentley Azure vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 Bentley Azure is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 355 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 673 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1995 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Azure | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Azure | Appia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 750 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |