1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Newport is newer by 14 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Newport (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1055 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, 1970 Chrysler Newport (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Newport | Appia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |
