1957 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 37 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 560 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 968 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |