1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Audi A7
To start off, 2012 Audi A7 is newer by 55 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi A7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi A7 (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi A7 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A7 weights approximately 1070 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 2012 Audi A7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A7 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, 2012 Audi A7 (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2012 Audi A7 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. 2012 Audi A7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Appia | 2012 Audi A7 | |
| Make | Lancia | Audi |
| Model | Appia | A7 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1091 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2913 mm |
