1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia
To start off, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is newer by 36 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (169 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. 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, 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia (233 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 1992 Nissan 200 SX Silvia | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | 200 SX Silvia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |