1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 23 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 2,744 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 771 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, 1984 Mercedes-Benz S (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1984 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1984 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2744 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |
