1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 23 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 513 kg more than 1956 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:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Appia | Starfire |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 130 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |