1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1958 Lancia Appia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1958 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 220 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |