1953 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 37 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 2,616 cc, 1990 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 410 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 | 1990 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |