1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2009 Lexus IS
To start off, 2009 Lexus IS is newer by 47 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 3,454 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus IS weights approximately 840 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, 2009 Lexus IS (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2009 Lexus IS 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. 2009 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2009 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Lancia | Lexus |
| Model | Appia | IS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 3454 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 65 L |
