1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 30 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 2,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (165 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 570 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz S (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1992 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | S |
Year Released | 1962 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2950 mm |