1958 Lancia Appia vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 17 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 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 (58 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 516 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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 (126 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 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 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 220 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |