2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1962 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 455 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | V12 | Appia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |