1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Maybach 57
To start off, 2010 Maybach 57 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maybach 57 (543 HP) has 496 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1835 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, 2010 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 822 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2010 Maybach 57 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 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lancia Appia | 2010 Maybach 57 | |
Make | Lancia | Maybach |
Model | Appia | 57 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 543 HP |
Torque | 77 Nm | 899 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5728 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1981 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1575 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3391 mm |