1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (326 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 930 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2006 Porsche 911 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. 2006 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |