1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1996 Nissan Stagea is newer by 41 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 2,499 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Nissan Stagea is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Stagea weights approximately 804 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. 1996 Nissan Stagea 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. 1996 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Lancia Appia | 1996 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Appia | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2730 mm |
