1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 6,208 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (507 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 544 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1961 Lancia Appia | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | E |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 6208 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 507 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 631 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 102.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |