1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1955 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1955 Cadillac 62 and 1955 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1178 kg more than 1955 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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Cadillac 62 | 1955 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | 62 | Appia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2490 mm |