1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Austin A 40 (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1959 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 40 (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 40 | Appia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |