1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2008 Mazda Premacy is newer by 49 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 525 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 1959 Lancia Appia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Premacy, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Mazda Premacy (171 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Appia | Premacy |
Year Released | 1959 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |