1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1998 Panoz AIV
To start off, 1998 Panoz AIV is newer by 39 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Panoz AIV (301 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Panoz AIV weights approximately 280 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, 1998 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1998 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Lancia | Panoz |
| Model | Appia | AIV |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
