1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (302 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1957 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (366 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB4 | Appia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |