1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 53 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1930 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, 2012 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2012 GMC Yukon 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. 2012 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Lancia | GMC |
| Model | Appia | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3302 mm |
