1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Turbo (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 685 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Turbo | Flavia |
Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |