1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 53 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (453 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1850 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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 632 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lancia | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Appia | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 6091 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1641 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3820 mm |
