1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2001 TVR Tuscan is newer by 45 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 240 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, 2001 TVR Tuscan (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Lancia | TVR |
Model | Appia | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |