1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1955 Rover P4 is newer by 2 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 2,102 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1953 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, 1955 Rover P4 (150 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Appia | P4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 52 L |
