1953 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, 2006 Rover 75 is newer by 53 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 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 492 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.
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, 2006 Rover 75, 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, 2006 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia. 2006 Rover 75 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. 2006 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Appia | 75 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |
