1948 Holden FX vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Appia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Holden FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Holden FX would be higher. At 2,166 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Holden FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Appia (52 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Holden FX. (51 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Appia should accelerate faster than 1948 Holden FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Holden FX weights approximately 130 kg more than 1957 Lancia Appia.
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, 1948 Holden FX (136 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Holden FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Holden FX | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | FX | Appia |
Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2166 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 52 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |