1961 Lancia Appia vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 35 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1184 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. 1996 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. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | S |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 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 | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3150 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
