1953 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 57 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1425 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2010 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1953 Lancia Appia | 2010 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | S |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 510 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3165 mm |