2006 Bentley Continental vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2006 Bentley Continental is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 6,748 cc, 2006 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1012 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 2006 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 2006 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Bentley Continental | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Continental | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2458 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.6 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 42 L |