1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 750 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.
Because 2010 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Appia | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Appia | 911 |
Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4465 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |