1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 48 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 1,308 cc, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (108 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia.
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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (140 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 2006 Mazda RX-8 has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mazda RX-8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |