1954 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 AC Aceca weights approximately 30 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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Aceca | Appia |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |