1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lotus Elise weights approximately 52 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Appia | Elise |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2299 mm |