2007 Bentley Arnage vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2007 Bentley Arnage is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Arnage (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 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, 2007 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 720 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 2007 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Arnage | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Arnage | Flavia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2655 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 55 L |
