1955 Lancia Appia vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 328 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 911 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 537 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 822 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2280 mm |