1994 Audi V8 vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1994 Audi V8 is newer by 38 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 3,561 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Audi V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Audi V8 weights approximately 930 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.
Because 1994 Audi V8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Audi V8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Audi V8 (340 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Audi V8 | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | V8 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3561 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
