1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 35 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 2,614 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 465 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 | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2614 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |