1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 50 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M 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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia. 2011 Infiniti M 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. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Lancia | Infiniti |
| Model | Appia | M |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |
