1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 2007 Seat Alhambra is newer by 51 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Alhambra (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 806 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.
Because 1956 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Alhambra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Seat Alhambra (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 2007 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Appia | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1956 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |