2001 Jaguar XJR vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJR is newer by 43 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJR (390 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 905 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, 2001 Jaguar XJR (525 Nm) has 448 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia. 2001 Jaguar XJR 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. 2001 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJR | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJR | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1769 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
