1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2009 Nissan 350Z is newer by 48 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan 350Z (306 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 735 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, 2009 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Appia | 350Z |
Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 76 L |