1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1957 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1957 Lancia Appia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Austin A 70 (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Austin A 70 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 430 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1957 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 70 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1091 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
