1953 Buick 40 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 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 845 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1963 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | 40 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2490 mm |
