1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1953 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1953 Lancia Appia. (37 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1953 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1953 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:
1955 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1953 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 1900 | Appia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1091 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 37 L |