2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 43 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 469 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 928 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, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | V12 | Appia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 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 | 18.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 42 L |
