1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1962 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (59 HP) has 7 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Appia weights approximately 98 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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, 1956 Porsche 356 (110 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Appia | 356 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 52 L |
