1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 290 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1387 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (169 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Arnage | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1133 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
