1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 52 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 468 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.
Because 1958 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1958 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Elantra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lancia Appia | 2010 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Lancia | Hyundai |
| Model | Appia | Elantra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
