1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 SsangYong Musso
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Musso is newer by 50 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 2,873 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Musso is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Musso (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 1036 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.
Because 2007 SsangYong Musso is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Musso will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 SsangYong Musso (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Musso will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 2007 SsangYong Musso | |
| Make | Lancia | SsangYong |
| Model | Appia | Musso |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1876 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
