1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 29 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 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 990 kg more than 1961 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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Lancia Appia | 1990 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | S |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 297 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2950 mm |