1992 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,001 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1130 kg more than 1957 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. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Caprice | Appia |
Year Released | 1992 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5001 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5440 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |