1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1959 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, 1953 Bristol 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 404 | Appia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |