1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 42 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 588 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 390 kg more than 1957 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 643 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder 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. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Dodge | Lancia |
Model | Sidewinder | Appia |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 631 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2520 mm |