2004 Bentley Arnage vs. 1958 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2004 Bentley Arnage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. 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 (876 Nm) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm). This means 2004 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bentley Arnage | 1958 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Arnage | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |
