1960 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 50 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia.
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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano (440 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Lancia Appia | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | Viano |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |