1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 300 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |