1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 450 kg more than 1963 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.
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1963 Lancia Appia | 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |