1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2004 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2004 SsangYong Korando is newer by 45 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 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 SsangYong Korando (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 901 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 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando 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, 2004 SsangYong Korando (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2004 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Lancia | SsangYong |
Model | Appia | Korando |
Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2874 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1851 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2490 mm |