1958 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is newer by 54 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman H is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H weights approximately 711 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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman H (213 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H 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. 2012 SsangYong Chairman H will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Lancia Appia | 2012 SsangYong Chairman H | |
Make | Lancia | SsangYong |
Model | Appia | Chairman H |
Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 864 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2910 mm |