1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 31 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP) has 259 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 630 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 928 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |