1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 685 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Lancia | Xedos |
| Model | Appia | 9 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
