1995 Holden Statesman vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1995 Holden Statesman is newer by 37 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Holden Statesman (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Holden Statesman weights approximately 746 kg more than 1958 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, 1995 Holden Statesman (396 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 1995 Holden Statesman has automatic transmission and 1958 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1958 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Statesman | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Statesman | Appia |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
