1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1422 kg more than 1962 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Arnage | Appia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 37 L |
