1960 Lancia Appia vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 755 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Appia | 1997 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | E |
Year Released | 1960 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 70 L |