1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Lancia Appia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Porsche 356 (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Appia weights approximately 90 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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 Lancia Appia | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 356 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |