1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1954 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:
1954 Lancia Appia | 1960 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 300 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3160 mm |