1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 49 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 1,397 cc, 2006 Nissan 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 1400 (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 1400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 735 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, 2006 Nissan 1400 (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | 1400 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1091 cc | 1397 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |