1956 Lancia Appia vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 435 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 78 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2280 mm |
