1949 Lancia Aprilia vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Lancia Aprilia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Lancia Aprilia would be higher. At 3,606 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1949 Lancia Aprilia has manual transmission. 1949 Lancia Aprilia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Lancia Aprilia | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Aprilia | E |
Year Released | 1949 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1486 cc | 3606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 268 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |