1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1985 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 290 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Nissan Bluebird (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1985 Nissan Bluebird 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. 1985 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1985 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Appia | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
