1968 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (245 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 820 kg more than 1956 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, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Jaguar XJ6 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XJ6 | Appia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 245 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 385 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2520 mm |