1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental 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 Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1200 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 Continental (875 Nm) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Aurelia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Aurelia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Continental | Aurelia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 160 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 85.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2670 mm |