1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Lexus IS
To start off, 1999 Lexus IS is newer by 40 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lexus IS (153 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus IS weights approximately 450 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, 1999 Lexus IS (195 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 1999 Lexus IS | |
Make | Lancia | Lexus |
Model | Appia | IS |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |