1982 Buick Estate vs. 1955 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1982 Buick Estate is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 1063 kg more than 1955 Lancia Appia.
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. 1982 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1955 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Estate | 1955 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Estate | Appia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6596 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 822 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |