1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1962 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1959 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, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (582 Nm) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 1962 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | DeVille | Appia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
