1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 40 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 2,616 cc, 1996 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 482 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 | 1996 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Appia | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1088 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 238 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2430 mm |
