1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1956 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1956 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, 1954 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | DB2 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
