1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1956 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1957 Lancia Appia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,091 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Wartburg 311. (37 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1956 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Lancia Appia (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Wartburg 311. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Appia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1956 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Lancia | Wartburg |
Model | Appia | 311 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.6:1 |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |