1953 Lancia Appia vs. 2009 Mazda B2300
To start off, 2009 Mazda B2300 is newer by 56 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda B2300 (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda B2300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 147 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, 2009 Mazda B2300 (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Lancia Appia. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Lancia Appia | 2009 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | B2300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 62 L |
