1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 496 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | E |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |