2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (401 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1725 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 797 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2004 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bentley Arnage | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Arnage | Appia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
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 | 401 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2520 mm |