1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 33 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 525 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. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 has automatic transmission and 1954 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1954 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Lancia Appia | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | 230 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2720 mm |
