1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1994 Nissan Rasheen
To start off, 1994 Nissan Rasheen is newer by 35 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Rasheen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Rasheen weights approximately 300 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.
Because 1994 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Rasheen will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Nissan Rasheen (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Rasheen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1994 Nissan Rasheen 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. 1994 Nissan Rasheen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1994 Nissan Rasheen | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | Rasheen |
Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |