2006 GMC Envoy vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Envoy | Appia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
