1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1959 Steyr 500
To start off, 1959 Steyr 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Appia (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Appia weights approximately 415 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Lancia Appia (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1959 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Lancia | Steyr |
Model | Appia | 500 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1850 mm |