1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 is newer by 40 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 928 weights approximately 578 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 | 1995 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 928 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 345 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2500 mm |