1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom

To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 57 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1810 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1956 Lancia Appia 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Make Lancia Rolls-Royce
Model Appia Phantom
Year Released 1956 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 43 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5350 RPM
Torque 78 Nm 720 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 860 kg 2670 kg
Vehicle Length 3980 mm 6092 mm
Vehicle Width 1430 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1640 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3820 mm