1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1957 Cadillac Eldorado and 1957 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | Eldorado | Appia |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5973 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |