1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1953 Lancia Appia.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Appia | 98 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 182 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3210 mm |
