1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1961 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1961 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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | 300 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |
