1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 47 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 3,960 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 876 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, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee 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. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Lancia | Jeep |
Model | Appia | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1957 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 3960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 312 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |