1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2003 MG XPower
To start off, 2003 MG XPower is newer by 41 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 MG XPower (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 MG XPower weights approximately 590 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, 2003 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2003 MG XPower | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Appia | XPower |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
