2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1661 kg more than 1961 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 790 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Continental | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Continental | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 789 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
