1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Buick Centurion is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1206 kg more than 1958 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Buick Centurion | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Centurion | Appia |
Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |