1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 29 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (178 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 670 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | 300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
