1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2001 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 44 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 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Porsche 911 weights approximately 480 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, 2001 Porsche 911 (351 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 2001 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
