1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 50 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 955 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, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 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. 2012 Aston Martin DB9 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Lancia | Aston Martin |
| Model | Appia | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
