1972 Jaguar E Type vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Jaguar E Type is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar E Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar E Type (251 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar E Type should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar E Type weights approximately 630 kg more than 1962 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, 1972 Jaguar E Type (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar E Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar E Type | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | E Type | Appia |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 37 L |
