1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 55 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1629 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 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1956 Lancia Appia | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Appia | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2489 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4783 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2743 mm |