1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2005 Lexus GS
To start off, 2005 Lexus GS is newer by 43 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lexus GS (242 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus GS weights approximately 795 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, 2005 Lexus GS (296 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2005 Lexus GS 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. 2005 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Appia | 2005 Lexus GS | |
Make | Lancia | Lexus |
Model | Appia | GS |
Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 77 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 71 L |