1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2011 Nissan Xterra is newer by 52 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), 2011 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 1019 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, 2011 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2011 Nissan Xterra 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. 2011 Nissan Xterra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2011 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Appia | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1879 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
