2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1745 kg more than 1962 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 788 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2007 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Bentley Azure | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Azure | Appia |
Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 1090 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 452 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 42 L |