1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 550 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 Mercedes-Benz C (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1999 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | C |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
