1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2010 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 49 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 344 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1718 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, 2010 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2010 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Lancia | Cadillac |
| Model | Appia | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 2507 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 98 L |
