1989 Jaguar XJR-11 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is newer by 31 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (741 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 698 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 should accelerate faster than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 (801 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 724 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR-11 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJR-11 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 801 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1410 mm |
