1996 Infiniti Q45 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1996 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 38 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 4,128 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 896 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, 1996 Infiniti Q45 (378 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 1996 Infiniti Q45 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. 1996 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Infiniti Q45 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Infiniti | Lancia |
Model | Q45 | Appia |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 378 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |