1962 Lancia Appia vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 31 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 2,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 860 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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | SL |
Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |