1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 419 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Appia | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
