1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Maybach 62
To start off, 2005 Maybach 62 is newer by 49 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1985 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. 2005 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 2005 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Lancia | Maybach |
Model | Appia | 62 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1088 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 544 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3830 mm |