1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 44 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 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Appia | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Appia | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 93 L |
