2001 Bentley Azure vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Bentley Azure is newer by 39 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 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Azure (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1500 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, 2001 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 789 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2001 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Azure | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Azure | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
