2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 47 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 773 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.
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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2003 Buick Blackhawk has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Blackhawk | Appia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 78 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2520 mm |