2008 Jeep Commander vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 45 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 2,985 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1950 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lancia Appia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia. 2008 Jeep Commander 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. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Jeep Commander | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Jeep | Lancia |
| Model | Commander | Appia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1090 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 52 HP |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2900 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 42 L |
