1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 780 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 V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 492 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Lancia | Aston Martin |
| Model | Appia | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |
