1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1962 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.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
Model | Appia | 88 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3110 mm |