1959 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Subaru Tribeca
To start off, 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Tribeca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Tribeca (256 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Tribeca weights approximately 1030 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 2012 Subaru Tribeca is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Tribeca will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Tribeca (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Tribeca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2012 Subaru Tribeca 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 Subaru Tribeca will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 2012 Subaru Tribeca | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Appia | Tribeca |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 256 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2748 mm |
