1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Jaguar XF

To start off, 2012 Jaguar XF 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XF (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 458 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XF weights approximately 1113 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, 2012 Jaguar XF (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2012 Jaguar XF 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 Jaguar XF will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1957 Lancia Appia 2012 Jaguar XF
Make Lancia Jaguar
Model Appia XF
Year Released 1957 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1091 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 52 HP 510 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 87 Nm 624 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 840 kg 1953 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 4961 mm
Vehicle Width 1440 mm 1877 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1461 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2908 mm


 

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