1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 36 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 585 kg more than 1963 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1999 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | E |
Year Released | 1963 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |