1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Buick Century
To start off, 1985 Buick Century is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Century (150 HP) has 98 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Because 1959 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 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Century, 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, 1985 Buick Century (270 Nm) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1985 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1985 Buick Century has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1985 Buick Century | |
Make | Lancia | Buick |
Model | Appia | Century |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 150 HP |
Torque | 87 Nm | 270 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2662 mm |