1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 weights approximately 723 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Lancia Appia | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 280 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2840 mm |