1953 Austin A 110 vs. 1963 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Appia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 110 (124 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 110 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1963 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, 1953 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm). This means 1953 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 110 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 110 | Appia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3992 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 87 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |