1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 weights approximately 561 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 230.4 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 230.4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |