1949 GAZ M-20 vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1958 Lancia Appia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 GAZ M-20 (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 GAZ M-20 should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1958 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, 1949 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 GAZ M-20 | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | GAZ | Lancia |
| Model | M-20 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2118 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
