1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1993 Nissan Laurel is newer by 36 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 2,825 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Laurel (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 570 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, 1993 Nissan Laurel (179 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1993 Nissan Laurel 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. 1993 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1993 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2825 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |