1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 36 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 490 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. 1990 Holden Commodore 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. 1990 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Appia | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Appia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2740 mm |