2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 52 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 421 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.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 1957 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1957 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Avalanche | Appia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |