1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1986 Buick Century

To start off, 1986 Buick Century is newer by 33 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 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Century (125 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia.

Because 1953 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Buick Century, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Buick Century (220 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia. 1986 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1953 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1953 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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