1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 18 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1180 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Riviera | Appia |
Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |