1961 Lancia Appia vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 52 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1860 kg more 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 635 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Appia. (85 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Appia | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lancia | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Appia | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 789 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 100 L |
