1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Continental | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Continental | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |