1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 21 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), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 830 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 1977 Bristol 412 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. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 412 | Appia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 78 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2520 mm |