1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS

To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 50 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (507 HP) has 464 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS (630 Nm) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS 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. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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