1954 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Lancia Appia | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 928 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |