1989 Jaguar XJR vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 27 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 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 850 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia. 1989 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJR | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJR | Appia |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5996 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 476 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 91 L | 42 L |
