1957 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ 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 XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 975 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 XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2012 Jaguar XJ 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 XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Appia | 2012 Jaguar XJ | |
Make | Lancia | Jaguar |
Model | Appia | XJ |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5127 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1456 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3032 mm |