1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1952 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Lancia Appia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Porsche 356 (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Porsche 356 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1952 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 356 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 79 L |