2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 311 kg more than 1959 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 Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Lumina | Appia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2520 mm |
