1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 Maybach 57
To start off, 2002 Maybach 57 is newer by 40 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 5,513 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 491 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maybach 57 weights approximately 1260 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, 2002 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 813 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2002 Maybach 57 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. 2002 Maybach 57 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2002 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Lancia | Maybach |
| Model | Appia | 57 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 5513 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2220 mm |
