1956 Lancia Appia vs. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 1693 kg more than 1956 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, 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe has automatic transmission and 1956 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1956 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Appia | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
Model | Appia | Tahoe |
Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 78 Nm | 497 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 2553 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1895 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2946 mm |