1963 Lancia Appia vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 49 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Lancia Appia | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Appia | S |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 302 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 3880 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 90 L |