2005 Jaguar XJ vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2005 Jaguar XJ is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jaguar XJ (241 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 595 kg more than 1963 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, 2005 Jaguar XJ (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2005 Jaguar XJ has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Jaguar XJ will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Jaguar XJ | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XJ | Appia |
Year Released | 2005 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1545 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |