1957 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 1 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 964 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | MK VIII | Appia |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1784 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2490 mm |
