1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 46 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (831 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 744 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | CL |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 831 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |
