1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2007 Saturn Sky is newer by 48 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Sky (260 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Sky should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Saturn Sky weights approximately 469 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, 2007 Saturn Sky (353 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2007 Saturn Sky 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. 2007 Saturn Sky will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2007 Saturn Sky | |
Make | Lancia | Saturn |
Model | Appia | Sky |
Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2420 mm |