1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 51 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia.
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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country, 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, 2010 Chrysler Town & Country (351 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country 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. 2010 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2010 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Lancia | Chrysler |
Model | Appia | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5144 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1953 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1814 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3078 mm |