2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1961 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 345 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1780 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 748 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bentley Arnage | 1961 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Arnage | Appia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 55 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
