1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 51 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (309 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | 350Z |
Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |