1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,525 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1962 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | 250 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |