1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 2,777 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 751 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 SE (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 SE | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | SE |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2777 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
