1962 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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 2,143 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (136 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia.
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 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 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 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Appia | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Appia | C |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2143 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 52 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4606 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1459 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 66 L |
